Laser zaps face veins in scleroderma patients – 21 test it out
NCT ID NCT05036200
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a pulsed dye laser to reduce red veins (telangiectasias) on the face and neck in 21 people with scleroderma. Participants received four laser sessions, and the researchers checked how many veins disappeared, how patients felt about the results, and any side effects. The goal was to see if the laser is a safe and helpful option for improving appearance and quality of life.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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21 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2019
- Finished
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Jul 2020
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * patient followed in dermatology and/or internal medicine at the University Hospital of Caen for systemic scleroderma * patient with telangiectasias related to scleroderma * patient with an aesthetic prejudice Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with previous laser treatment for facial telangiectasias. * Tanned, irritated or traumatized facial skin * Patient not affiliated to the Social Security system * Pregnancy
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Caen Normandie
Caen, Normandy, 14000, France
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